Explain how a self-locking nut works.

What will be an ideal response?


Self-locking nuts have special plastic inside them so that as the bolt is tightened, the plastic presses against the threads, holding it in place. Self-locking nuts are a single- use fastener: once tightened then removed, the nut should not be reused.

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Which of the following letters in Figure 1 shows a dimension of 0'-3"?


a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

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? Identify and state the historical significance of Thomas Nast.

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Which of the following is NOT a classification of solid rear wheel drive axles?

A) Semi-floating B) Full-floating C) Independent D) Three-quarter floating

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The outcome of an electric shock is based on _____

a. the amount of resistance in the circuit that produces the shock b. the amount of current that flows through the body c. the voltage level of the circuit that produces the shock d. whether the power is AC or DC

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